"This was really special to me. It involves the pain and suffering of my own home. The people love it and I am able to lift their spirits."

Staten Island painter Scott LoBaido has put his talent to work in an effort to boost morale on Staten Island following Hurricane Sandy's fatal blow.

Best known for his vibrant flags painted on buildings, rooftops -- and even homes -- across America, he is no stranger to using his art to make bold statements.

Days after Sandy's destruction, LoBaido spent the day cleaning up a completely destroyed area around Cedar Grove Avenue in New Dorp Beach while handing out and hanging American flags throughout the neighborhood.

He found a resident in the area whose home was condemned. After asking the homeowner, Maggie King, if he could use her home as his canvas, she was more than happy for him to get started.

LoBaido puts no time restrictions on himself while he is working. "I'm in my zone. I don't use a clock. I do it until I get it done," he explained.

His goal is to add a little color and optimism to every area that was affected on Staten Island.

"This was really special to me. It involves the pain and suffering of my own home. The people love it and I am able to lift their spirits," LoBaido said.

As well as working in New Dorp Beach, LoBaido has also painted in Great Kills; on Thursday he will be painting a flag as a memorial tribute to hurricane victim Angela Dresch at Totten Intermediate School 34.

With confidence that Staten Island will overcome this tragedy LoBaido explained that "we are all Americans and we will rebuild."